MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: rich83 on June 22, 2014, 11:20:53 pm

Title: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
Post by: rich83 on June 22, 2014, 11:20:53 pm

You know... the metal alloy part? Whats the best way to get all the dirt off them?

Rich

Title: Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
Post by: GTI-Ross on June 22, 2014, 11:31:37 pm

I just use G101 dilutred to about 1/25, works a treat. I pretty much G101 on everything now a days  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
Post by: Dave J on June 23, 2014, 08:25:28 pm

I used an aerosol I bought from Halfords - brake & clutch cleaner;

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_274611_langId_-1_categoryId_255218

Sprayed on and wiped off with a rag - seemed to do the trick ok!

Title: Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
Post by: SurreyED30 on June 23, 2014, 10:31:32 pm

I used brake cleaner and panel wipe with a rag to get the worst off then a cotton bud to get the gaps with  :ashamed:

Title: Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
Post by: rich83 on June 23, 2014, 10:46:02 pm

Brake cleaner isnt really cutting the mustard. I tried power washing them, but still not as clean as i would like.

Title: Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
Post by: TForrest94 on June 24, 2014, 12:09:56 am

If they are stripped I left mine in soak with some cheap apc over night mixed with boiling water (to start anyway) a lot of the sh*t came off with a little elbow grease, been told white vinegar is also very useful for soaking by a few relatives could be worth a go

Title: Re: Cleaning the back of R32 calipers?
Post by: rich83 on June 24, 2014, 12:14:13 am

Will try apc. Cheers.